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Every year, the world observes April 16 as the birth anniversary of Charlie Chaplin. It was on this day in 1889 that the legendary actor, director, and the OG of silent cinema was born. For a long time, Charlie Chaplin has been the definition and benchmark of humour in our lives. His outstanding works have made the world laugh, cry, and feel for almost a century and continue to enchant him. While his comedic timing and acting are well known and admired by all, he has shared millions of dollars in priceless advice throughout his life. Without saying a single word, the captivating actor-comedian has induced fits of laughter in numerous generations and will continue to do so in the future. Read this blog to learn about Charlie Chaplin, his life, achievements, work and more details.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born<\/strong><\/td>April 16, 1889, in Walworth, London, England, UK<\/td><\/tr>
Died<\/strong><\/td>December 25, 1977, in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland  (stroke)<\/td><\/tr>
Birth Name<\/strong><\/td>Charles Spencer Chaplin<\/td><\/tr>
Nicknames<\/strong><\/td>CharlieCharlotThe Little Tramp<\/td><\/tr>
Height<\/strong><\/td>5′ 4″ (1.63 m)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Overview of Charlie Chaplin\u2019s Life <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He’s more than just a comedic genius. Sir Charles Spencer “Charlie” Chaplin, born on April 16, 1889, in London, United Kingdom<\/strong><\/a>, is one of the most important and iconic actors of all time, rising to prominence during cinema’s “silent age.” His father, Charles Chaplin Sr., was a vocalist and actor, and his mother, Hannah Chaplin, was a light opera singer-actress who went by the stage name Lily Harley. His father’s untimely death, as well as his mother’s failing career and illness, left Chaplin and his brother, Sydney Chaplin, to fend for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaplin married Mildred Harris for the first time in 1918. Following their divorce, he married actress Lita Grey in 1924. Chaplin married Paulette Goddard when he was 47 years old. Chaplin’s fourth marriage was with Oona O’Neill in 1943, when he was 54 years old. She was the mother of eight of Chaplin’s eleven children. He died in his sleep on December 25, 1977, at the age of 88, of a stroke, and was laid to rest in Vevey, Switzerland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charlie Chaplin’s Early Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chaplin made his professional debut as a member of The Eight Lancashire Lads, a juvenile ensemble, and immediately rose to prominence as an extraordinary tap dancer. He received his first chance to act in a legitimate theatrical show when he was about 12 years old when he played a newsboy in a play directed by HA Saintsbury and then as a pageboy in a Sherlock Holmes production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the completion of that contract, Chaplin launched a career as a vaudeville comic, which took him to the United States<\/strong><\/a> in 1910 as a member of the Fred Karno comedy troupe. He signed a one-year deal with the New York Motion Picture Company in 1913, which promised him $150 per week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He made his cinema debut in 1914 with Making a Living, which was followed by other pictures for Keystone Studios. He began directing and writing screenplays for the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company in 1915. The Champion, The Tramp, Work, A Lady, The Bank, Triple Trouble, and Police were among them. He worked at the Mutual Film Corporation from 1916 until 1917.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Rise to Fame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since September 1923, he has directed, performed in, produced, written, and provided music for several films that have been released under the United Artists label. His Academy Award-winning film The Gold Rush, which he directed, starred in, and produced, was released in 1925. In 1928, he made The Circus, which became one of his most successful silent films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He made The Great Dictator in 1940, which became one of his most successful pictures. Limelight, his Academy Award-winning film, was released in 1952. His final picture was A Countess from Hong Kong (1967).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remembering Charlie Chaplin on his born day. Happy Birthday Charlie Chaplin…#Birthday<\/a> #Wishes<\/a> #CharlieChaplin<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WcQj7qyHSq<\/a><\/p>— FilmGates (@FilmGates) April 16, 2016<\/a><\/blockquote>